Study of Impact of Nutritional Counseling in the Management of Hypertension in Bhilai Township

Abstract

Subjects residing in various areas of Bhilai Township between the age group 40 to 60 years were screened for their Blood Pressure level. They were then classified into different categories according to the classification of W.H.O. Sixty Hypertensive subjects were selected for the Final study on the basis of their co-operation. Nutrition Education was imparted to the subjects regarding Food-habit, Type of Diet and its impact on metabolic disorders .Blood Pressure was recorded thrice in the entire course of the study i.e. after 30,60,and finally 90 days of intensive Dietary Counselling. The study revealed positive effect of dietary modification in the control of Blood Pressure.